TMJ Disorder
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder refers to a range of issues affecting the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. These problems can cause pain, discomfort, and difficulty in performing basic activities like chewing or speaking. Our dental clinic offers specialized TMJ disorder treatments to alleviate symptoms and restore your quality of life.
What is TMJ Disorder?
The temporomandibular joint connects your jawbone to your skull, enabling movement for chewing, speaking, and yawning. TMJ disorders occur when this joint or its surrounding muscles become strained or misaligned, leading to discomfort and functional issues.
WHAT CAUSES TMJ DISORDERS?
Trauma to the jaw or temoromandibular joint plays a role in some TMJ disorders. But for most jaw joint and muscle problems, scientists don’t know the causes. Because the condition is more common in women than in men, scientists are exploring a possible link between female hormones and TMJ disorders.
For many people, symptoms seem to start without obvious reason. Research does not support the popular belief that a bad bite or orthodontic braces can trigger TMJ disorders.
There is no scientific proof that sounds— such as clicking—in the jaw joint lead to serious problems. In fact, jaw sounds are common in the general population. Jaw noises alone, without pain or limited jaw movement, do not indicate a TMJ disorder and do not warrant treatment.
Common Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
• Jaw pain or tenderness
• Clicking, popping, or grating sounds when moving the jaw
• Difficulty opening or closing the mouth fully
• Headaches or migraines
• Ear pain or a sensation of fullness in the ears
• Facial swelling or fatigue in jaw muscles
• Lockjaw or restricted movement
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